Reveal clearer, healthier-looking skin with customized acne treatments at DeRosa Facial Plastic Surgery. Whether you are struggling with active breakouts, congested pores, oily skin, hormonal acne, post-acne discoloration, or acne scarring, your provider will create a personalized plan to help you achieve smoother, more radiant skin: beautifully subtle, unmistakably you.
Restore Clearer, Healthier Skin From Within
Acne is a common condition that develops when excess oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria clog hair follicles, leading to blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or deeper, inflamed cysts. Hormonal changes, genetics, stress, and certain skincare products can all contribute to breakouts. Without proper treatment, acne may leave lingering redness, discoloration, uneven skin texture, or permanent scarring that can affect your skin long after the blemishes have healed.
At DeRosa Center, your provider understands that no two cases of acne are alike. Your treatment plan is customized based on your skin type, acne severity, inflammation, sensitivity, and pigmentation concerns. By combining professional treatments with personalized skincare recommendations, we help improve active breakouts while supporting healthier, clearer-looking skin and reducing the appearance of acne scars and post-acne discoloration over time.
Do I Need Acne Treatment?
If acne is affecting your skin, comfort, or confidence, professional treatment may help. Whether you experience occasional breakouts or persistent blemishes, a personalized approach can address your unique concerns while supporting healthier, clearer-looking skin. You may be a good candidate for acne treatment if:
- You have frequent blackheads, whiteheads, or inflamed pimples
- You have oily or congested skin that is difficult to manage with skincare alone
- You have redness or dark marks left behind after blemishes heal
- You have acne scars or uneven skin texture
- You have sensitive skin and need guidance on safe, effective treatment options
- You have tried over-the-counter products without achieving the results you want
Treatments for Active Acne
No single treatment works for every type of acne. Your provider will evaluate your skin, the severity of your breakouts, inflammation, and your treatment goals before recommending a personalized plan. Depending on your needs, your treatment may combine several therapies to reduce active acne while supporting healthier, clearer-looking skin.
Deep cleansing facials
Deep cleansing facials thoroughly remove excess oil, dead skin cells, makeup residue, and other impurities that can clog pores and contribute to breakouts. Your provider also evaluates areas of congestion while cleansing the skin to reduce buildup and prepare it for additional treatments, helping promote a healthier skin environment.
High-frequency therapy
High-frequency therapy delivers a gentle electrical current through a glass electrode that produces oxygen-enriched molecules on the skin’s surface. This helps reduce acne-causing bacteria while calming inflammation and supporting circulation. The treatment also encourages your natural healing process, making it beneficial for inflamed blemishes and breakouts.
Gentle exfoliation
Gentle exfoliation removes the layer of dead skin cells that can trap oil and bacteria within your pores. By encouraging healthy cell turnover, it helps keep pores clearer, improves skin texture, and allows acne-fighting skincare products to penetrate more effectively. Your provider selects an exfoliation method suited to your skin’s needs.
Extractions
(when appropriate)
When clogged pores cannot clear on their own, your provider may perform professional extractions using specialized techniques and sterile instruments. This removes blackheads and certain whiteheads while minimizing unnecessary trauma to the skin, reducing congestion and lowering the risk of inflammation from improper squeezing.
Calming and Anti-Inflammatory Masks
Calming and anti-inflammatory masks help soothe irritated skin while reducing visible redness and discomfort associated with active acne. These treatments nourish and hydrate the skin while supporting its natural barrier. Your provider may incorporate specialized masks into your treatment plan to promote a healthier, more balanced complexion.
LED Light Therapy
LED light therapy uses carefully controlled wavelengths of light to target acne-causing bacteria beneath the skin while reducing inflammation associated with active breakouts. The treatment also supports your skin’s natural healing response, helping blemishes resolve more efficiently while minimizing redness with no downtime.
Medical-grade skincare
Medical-grade skincare contains higher concentrations of clinically proven ingredients than many over-the-counter products. Your provider will recommend products that help regulate oil production, promote healthy cell turnover, unclog pores, reduce inflammation, and maintain your results, creating an effective daily routine tailored to your skin.
Treatments for Post-Acne Scarring
Even after active acne has cleared, lingering scars, uneven texture, and discoloration can remain. Your provider will evaluate your skin and develop a personalized treatment plan based on the type and severity of your acne scars, your skin type, and your aesthetic goals to help restore a smoother, more even complexion.
Microneedling
Microneedling uses a series of fine, sterile needles to create controlled microchannels in your skin. This process triggers your body’s natural healing response, increasing collagen and elastin production to remodel scar tissue from within. As new collagen forms, depressed acne scars become smoother, skin texture becomes more even, and overall skin quality improves.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion gently removes the outermost layer of dead and damaged skin cells using a specialized exfoliation device. This process encourages fresh skin cell turnover while helping smooth rough texture and soften superficial acne marks. With a series of treatments, your skin can appear brighter, more refined, and more even in tone and texture.
Chemical Peels
Customized peels use carefully selected exfoliating solutions to dissolve damaged surface skin cells and stimulate healthy cellular renewal. Different peel formulations target concerns such as post-acne discoloration, uneven texture, clogged pores, or superficial scarring. Your provider will select the most appropriate peel to improve your skin health.
Acne Treatment FAQs:
How Do I Know Which Acne Treatment is Right for Me?
The best treatment depends on the type and severity of your acne, your skin type, sensitivity, and whether you have concerns such as discoloration or scarring. Your provider will evaluate your skin and recommend a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your goals.
How Many Acne Treatments Will I Need?
The number of treatments varies from person to person. Some individuals notice improvement after only a few sessions, while others benefit from a series of treatments for comprehensive results. Your provider will recommend a schedule based on your skin’s response.
Can Acne Treatments Help With Acne Scars?
Yes. Once active breakouts are under control, microneedling, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels can improve the appearance of acne scars, uneven texture, and post-acne discoloration. Your provider will determine which approach is most appropriate for your skin.
Can I Combine Different Acne Treatments?
Yes. Many patients achieve the best results through a customized combination of treatments that address multiple concerns at once. Your provider may recommend combining in-office procedures with medical-grade skincare to improve active acne, reduce discoloration, and create smoother, healthier-looking skin over time.
Why Clients Love Us
The moment I met Dr. DeRosa I knew she was the right surgeon for my procedure. Dr. DeRosa is kind, patient, professional, board-certified, knowledgeable, compassionate, you can tell she loves what she does. I’m so happy with my results!
-T.M.
Fantastic! Dr. DeRosa is the BEST! She makes sure you understand the process and every service perfectly, and her character gives you the confidence and professional reassurance you need to put yourself in her hands with no doubt! It went super smooth, her staff is amazing, and looking forward to seeing final results!
-C.P.
I have been a patient of Dr. DeRosa for many years. Best decision I ever made. This practice is one of a kind. The front office team is professional and helpful. I participate in their rewards program and the front-end team makes sure I don’t miss any earned incentives.
-D.M.
Excellent experience here! The staff is wonderful, very knowledgeable, and helpful. The office is very clean. Dr.DeRosa is absolutely wonderful to work with. You get treated like royalty here.
-M.
The consult was great, educational, factual, and provided everything I needed to know to make my decision. I was able to schedule my treatment that following Monday and was pleased with the process from beginning to end.
-M.
Look and Feel Your Best.
DeRosa Facial Plastic Surgery is dedicated to helping you achieve clear, healthy, and radiant skin. At DeRosa Center, your provider customizes your acne treatment plan to calm active acne breakouts, reduce inflammation, smooth any scars, and enhance your natural glow. Schedule your consultation for acne treatment at our Newbury Street location in Boston and experience the beautifully balanced complexion that you deserve.
